I grew up in a big family with three brothers, so my mother was always trying to stretch a buck when it came to meal planning. Our family did a lot of camping, so making a dish that we all actually liked and would eat for more than one meal was a challenge. We all […]
June 3, 2022
Can Moss Grow on Tile Roofs? Absolutely, moss attaches itself to any organic material that is available, and uses this as its anchor, or base, for growing. All roofs are susceptible to moss growth, but moss is particularly common and damaging to tiled roofs in wet climates. If moss and lichen growth is left unchecked, […]
May 13, 2022
Metal roofs are made with different materials such as steel, aluminum, or alloys/ combination of the two. And even though metals can be galvanized, they won’t be as strong as cemented roofs or brick. Most metal roofs can stand up to you walking on them better than ceramic tiles and some other roofing systems. However, several factors come into play to avoid damaging your roof. To safely walk on your roof, you need to understand the roof type, have the right shoes, use roof-top support equipment, and ensure the conditions are right. What’s more, some roofing industries have other prerequisites for these roofs such as don’t exert force on certain spots of the roof.
May 12, 2022
Moss can dramatically shorten the life of your roof. Moss has excellent moisture retention, meaning it is constantly damp from rain and slow to dry out. This moisture promotes rot in wood shakes. It causes composition or asphalt shingles to lift (allowing water to seep in) and causes the roof to shed its UV- and fire-protective granules. It leads to softening in tile roofs and when the moisture expands and contracts it can cause cracked and split tiles. Once the tiles crack and split, more moisture is allowed to seep into and damage the wood decking and other structural materials underneath. Metal roofs may seem impervious to moss damage however the feeding action from moss growth can actually cause significant damage to a metal roof. Moss holds hold onto water trapping it against the metal roofing. As we all know, water corrodes metal, and over time this damage can become more serious. The water and digestive material can also discolor and stain the roof, making it unsightly once the moss and algae are eventually cleaned off.
May 12, 2022
Roadside foraging can be fun while driving to Eastern Washington! Take a look on the side of the road where alfalfa grows and you may find a wild tasty treat!
May 12, 2022
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 4 ways you can help to lower your risk of skin cancer while enjoying the sun safely. Warm spring weather is the perfect antidote to the cabin fever that winter often inspires, especially the idea of getting some sun on your face. Though getting some fresh air […]
May 9, 2022
Who is that with a neck and no head, two arms and no hands? What is it?
Email your answers to Stinky by June 3rd and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card.
The solution to the April Riddle “What are the next three letters in this combination? OTTFFSS” is ENT. The letters are the first letter of a series of numbers: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven. So then the answer is ENT for Eight, Nine, Ten.
May 6, 2022
Our April charity of the month is CARE’s humanitarian crisis response in Ukraine to reach millions with aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance.
May 5, 2022
When does rental car reimbursement pay? For the coverage to pay there has to be a covered loss. This means that it will not pay for a rental after when your vehicle is having mechanical issues. It is designed to pay after a loss like a collision, fire, theft, or a tree fell on your car.
How easily can you make other transportation arrangements if your car is stolen or in an accident? What if you are on a road trip when an accident or theft happens? Do you have enough saved in your personal emergency funds to pay for a rental vehicle for an extended time period without the help of your insurance coverage?
May 4, 2022
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a united national effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and eliminate preventable deaths and injuries on our roadways. We are focusing on spreading awareness about distracted driving, and this message isn’t just targeting teens — everyone, no matter what their age is guilty of not […]
April 12, 2022